Evolve Market Insights

Earnings are exceeding expectations at one of the strongest rates in years, signaling broad resilience across corporate America.

The private credit space has grown enormously over the last decade, luring investors with juicy yields and borrowers with bespoke terms.

The start of the Iran conflict and related oil shock drove the S&P 500 index to its first quarterly loss since early 2025. But some corners of the market fared better than others.

As the United States enters its second month of conflict against Iran, market volatility has intensified and oil prices have spiked.

Will this be the year the initial public offering (IPO) market finally gets its mojo back?

Rising oil prices amid an escalating Middle East conflict are creating new challenges for consumers, markets, and policymakers alike, with inflation risks and economic growth both hanging in the balance.

As the final earnings season of 2025 draws to a close, companies in the S&P 500 Index have demonstrated strong earnings momentum.

For years, investors have been rewarded by sticking with the biggest stocks in the market.

Many companies and individuals haven't entirely figured out what they should use AI for, but they clearly want it anyway.

For years, investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) meant investing passively in an index.

The bull market run remained resilient for a third consecutive year. 

The Federal Reserve's final meeting of the year is about more than just interest rates. It's about leadership, politics, and the future of the central bank.

Investors that have achieved strong returns in AI-driven technology stocks may want to consider an allocation to emerging markets.

As families set tables and prep turkeys for the Thanksgiving holiday, we are reminded that investors have plenty to be thankful for, including market strength despite tariffs, robust corporate earnings and an accommodative Federal Reserve.

Does quality still matter when it comes to stock picking?

The end of the year offers a chance not only for personal reflection but also for thoughtful tax planning.

The broad U.S. stock market climbed to new highs fueled by strong corporate earnings, especially among technology companies.

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a key signal for markets - when deal-making is strong, it often reflects confidence and growth, while a slowdown can hint at caution.

Looking for a way to grow your portfolio, while minimizing how much you can lose in the market? Who would say no?

If you've driven past half-finished subdivisions or watched apartment buildings rise in your neighborhood, you might assume that the housing market is on a roll.

Since its founding more than a century ago, the Federal Reserve has been the subject of intense scrutiny.

The Chinese Loong, often translated as "dragon", is a creature of legend: powerful, noblie, and mysterious.

The start of summer often feels like a reset - a time to shed jackets, settle into longer days and look forward to family vacations.

If the bond market were the NBA, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (the "AGG") would be your classic old-school center: reliable, predictable, and camped out in the paint.

Tensions in the Middle East flared last week as Israel launched strikes on Iranian targets, prompting a swift reaction in oil markets and a more modest response in equities.

Despite recent weakness, the U.S. dollar retains significant structural advantages that support its global dominance.

If the stock market had a theme song these days, it might be Aretha Franklin's "Respect."

After weeks of market speculation and mixed messaging, we're starting to see clearer signals around the economic impact of newly imposed tariffs.

The first quarter was peppered with headlines around policy changes, tariffs, and market swings.

International markets have outperformed the US to start the year.

In early 2025, the broad U.S. stock market took investors on a wild ride, climbing to record levels before failing into correction territory.

For decades, US policy prioritized free trade as a way of cementing political alliances and allowing consumers and businesses alike to access cheap goods.

For the better part of six decades, the U.S. government, like a household that regularly fails to balance its budget, has spent more than it earns.

At the time of this writing, Opening Day for Major League Baseball is about a month away.

Earnings reports for last year's fourth quarter are rolling in, and overall, they're shaping up nicely.